Defender Sean Newton said: “It could have been that we were playing anyone on Saturday and it wouldn’t have mattered, we needed the game to come fast and hopefully turn this bad form around,” said the left-back.

“It could have been an FA Cup qualifier, it could have been any cup game or league game, the next game is massive because you don’t want to keep losing in any game. It could even have even been a friendly against anybody, you want to go and win your next game after a defeat and we are desperate to in a game at the minute.”

Midfielder Mark Carrington added: “Everyone knows we have not a had a great run of late, we just want to get a win under our belt and put that behind us.

“Whatever team you are playing it is going to be tough, everyone wants to win the next game and obviously the Trophy, the big prize at the end of it is getting to Wembley, so whoever we had would be a tough game and Torquay won’t be any different.

“There’s definitely still all to play for. You have seen how inconsistent this league is, I know we have lost a few on the bounce, but if you at the other side of it when we won five out of six and if we go on a run like that again, it would put us right back in the play-offs. So there isn’t too much reason to be panicking yet, that’s all it will take, a few wins and we will be straight back in the mix before we know it.”

Is there any team news?

Wrexham won’t be able to call upon new signing Simon Heslop for Saturday’s trip to his former club after playing in the opening round of the competition for the Gulls against Chesham United.

Club captain Lee Fowler is also unavailable for the trip to Plainmoor after playing for Tamworth in an earlier round during his loan spell at the Lamb, while Javan Vidal is the only absentee through injury, the full-back still recovering from an abdomin injury.

Tell me about Torquay United?

The Gulls are ensconced in a relegation battle, sitting in 23rd place in the National League on only four wins and seven points off safety.

They beat Evo-Stik Southern side Chesham United in the opening round of the Trophy on a replay to set up the tie with Wrexham.

United have been boosted this week after signing striker Nathan Blissett, nephew of former England forward Luther, until the end of the season.

Rob Griffiths wrote in his match report: “How crucial could these three points be at the final reckoning, Mark Carrington’s volley on 78 minutes breaking the resistance of relegation threatened Torquay United.

“It was harsh on the Gulls who were enjoying plenty of possession and territory, but were unable to find a way past the Dragons backline.

“And Wrexham were indebted to a crucial goalline block at the death to keep out an effort and ensure all three points headed back to North Wales.

“Wrexham survived a first half onslaught from the home side, the Gulls making the best of the gale-force wind to camp in the Dragons half and build a platform.

“Gary Mills’s men were unable to exert themselves in the same manner after the break, but ensured victory after Carrington slammed home Sean Newton’s corner, their only one of the game.”

What are the match odds (Bet365)?

Torquay United 5/2, Wrexham 17/20, Draw 11/4.

What’s the weather expected to be like (according to the Met Office)?

Dry, amazingly, but not warm, don’t expect the temperature to get above five degrees, while there is little chance of rain.